Balfour Lake Upper Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — Stephens Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverStephens Creek
Coordinates35.08780, -83.28380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length104 ft
NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 17, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBalfour Land Company, LP

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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